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Although chronological events do not necessarily reflect causality, County Clerk Mary McClellan announced she was not running for re-election shortly thereafter. McLean, Peoria and Tazewell Counties had abolished their Recorders as elected officials when Tirio began his quest. McClellan did not attend the luncheon, but her opponent, appointed Judge Robert Willbrandt did, as did judicial candidate Tiffany Davis.)

On Saturday, Algonquin Township Road Commissioner and Republican Party Chairman–replete in his pink breast cancer pink tee shirt–started the business part of the event by saying,

“This guy keeps his promises.”

Andrew Gasser warms up the crowd before Joe Tirio’s announcement.

Gasser, coming from sandbagging at the Road District complex, then went on to introduce the other promise keeping public officials in the room:

Sheriff Bill Prim

State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally

County Treasurer Glenda Miller

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn

McHenry County Board member Donna Kurtz

McHenry County Board member Jeff Thorsen

McHenry County Board Craig Wilcox

McHenry County College Board member Diane Evertsen

McHenry County College Board member Chris Jenner

McHenry County College Board member Karen Tirio

Algonquin Township Trustee Rachael Lawrence

Greenwood Township Trustee Kelly Liebman

He also pointed to District 6 McHenry County Board candidate Orville Brettman.

County Recorder Tirio Announces Run for Clerk

Joe Tirio announces he is running for McHenry County Clerk.

WOODSTOCK, IL – At a fundraiser celebrating the resolution that will likely end the role of Recorder in McHenry County, current County Recorder Joe Tirio announced his intent to run for County Clerk in 2018.

“So, today, I ask for your support as I announce my candidacy for McHenry County Clerk, to allow me to continue what I began as Recorder, and ask you to join me in my continued pursuit of honest, reliable, efficient government”, said Tirio as he concluded his speech.

In the eight months since Tirio took office he has

reduced cost

maintained levels of service for the core duties of the office

introduced LEAN concepts

designed and implemented One Place Knowledge Management and Performance Tools

established improved Management processes

improved staff and management communication and

implemented the Honor Rewards program that provides honorably discharged veterans with discounts at local businesses.

Joe says that when he wins the race (and assuming that the referendum passes to eliminate the Recorder role), he will continue the work to prepare the two offices for their eventual integration while targeting reduced operating costs, improved service and transparency.

“I look forward to working with the fine people of both the Recorder and Clerk’s offices as we turn a page in this County’s already remarkable history.”

### About Joe Tirio Born in Chicago and raised primarily in the western suburbs, Joe lives with his Wife, Karen in Woodstock where he has lived for 14 of the 17 years he has Lived in McHenry County. He and his wife own Monarch Senior Care, located in Woodstock. Joe is also the co-founder of Voters In Action (VotersInAction.com), a citizen activist group focused on increasing public involvement in government with an eye toward reducing taxes and corruption and increasing transparency.